2026 Australian Kangaroo 1/2oz 99.99% Gold Bullion Coin – The Perth Mint

The 2026 Australian Kangaroo 1/2oz Gold Bullion Coin from The Perth Mint celebrates Australia's iconic wildlife through exceptional craftsmanship and premium precious-metal quality.

Struck from 1/2 troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold, this internationally recognised bullion coin forms part of The Perth Mint's prestigious Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Series.

Featuring the distinctive 2026 kangaroo design, this beautiful gold coin combines the appeal of Australian wildlife, exceptional gold purity and the internationally respected reputation of The Perth Mint.

Celebrating Australia's Iconic Kangaroo

The kangaroo is one of Australia's most recognisable national symbols, representing the country's unique wildlife and natural heritage.

The 2026 Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin continues The Perth Mint's tradition of featuring beautifully engraved kangaroo designs that change annually.

The reverse showcases two kangaroos leaping across water, with a mountainous landscape in the background, capturing the movement and natural beauty of Australia's iconic marsupial.

The design also incorporates inscriptions identifying the coin's year, weight and gold purity.

The obverse features the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, reinforcing the coin's status as Australian legal tender.

The Perth Mint Australian Kangaroo Gold Series

Originally introduced in 1986 as the Australian Gold Nugget Series, the collection adopted its now-famous kangaroo designs in 1989.

The Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Series has since become one of Australia's most internationally recognised precious-metal coin collections.

The 2026 release continues this legacy, combining high-purity gold with detailed Australian wildlife artwork.

Half an Ounce of 99.99% Pure Gold

Containing 15.553 grams of 99.99% pure gold, the 2026 Australian Kangaroo 1/2oz coin offers a smaller denomination within The Perth Mint's internationally recognised gold bullion range.

Its government-backed legal-tender status, high gold purity and annual design make it appealing to both precious-metal investors and collectors.

The coin also incorporates a micro-laser engraved security feature, providing an additional element of authentication.

Specifications

• Year: 2026

• Series: Australian Kangaroo

• Mint: The Perth Mint

• Country: Australia

• Denomination: $50 AUD

• Metal: Gold

• Gold Content: 1/2 Troy oz

• Purity: 99.99% Fine Gold (.9999)

• Minimum Gross Weight: 15.553g

• Maximum Diameter: 25.60mm

• Maximum Thickness: 2.50mm

• Finish: Bullion

• Reverse Design: Two kangaroos leaping across water, with mountains in the background

• Reverse Designer: Neil Hollis

• Special Feature: 40th Anniversary Australian Nugget Privy Mark

• Obverse: King Charles III

• Obverse Designer: Dan Thorne

• Mintmark: P – Perth Mint

• Maximum Mintage: 100,000

• Packaging: Protective Acrylic Capsule

• Legal Tender: Australian Currency